The Husch Blackwell law firm advises life sciences companies of all sizes, from startups to large investors, on strategies for developing, protecting, and commercializing business assets. Our life sciences attorneys provide smart guidance throughout the life cycle of new developments and discoveries, from business formation and financing through marketing and exit planning.
Clients trust our life sciences team, which includes scientists with university and industrial research experience, to understand their unique business needs. Deep industry knowledge informs our counsel on critical matters as diverse as regulatory compliance; distribution and licensing agreements; litigation; tax planning; mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures; private and public offerings; risk mitigation; and intellectual property.
Chemistry & Biotech
Clinical Research & Trials
COVID-19 Research and Laboratory Testing
Generic Drug / ANDA Litigation
Patent Preparation & Prosecution
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Ericka Curls Bartling will join Husch Blackwell as a partner in the firm’s San Francisco Bay Area office, and Andrew J. Demetriou will join the firm’s Los Angeles office as senior counsel, bolstering the firm’s capabilities and presence in California.
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Lisa T. Thomas and Bryan Stewart have joined the firm’s Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education industry group as partners.
Tracy Wolf joins Husch Blackwell’s Dallas office as a partner in its Labor & Employment practice team and Healthcare, Life Sciences & Education business unit.
Husch Blackwell successfully defended Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC in connection with its application for approval of a generic version of the antidepressant vortioxetine.
Women comprise 57 percent of the 2021 partnership class.
Brofsky was part of a team that in June launched a tool to help small and mid-market businesses return to their worksites during COVID-19 by developing Return-to-Work policies that comply with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Anderson brings a diverse background to her practice with service as in-house counsel to a global healthcare and technology education provider as well as a state university.
“That two prominent groups of lawyers from two different firms see the same potential and opportunity at Husch Blackwell speaks volumes about our firm’s commitment to Madison and the larger Wisconsin market,” said Paul Eberle, Husch Blackwell’s Chief Executive.
Nearly 60 percent of the firm's 2020 partnership class is comprised of women.
Salzman is recognized on this list of "top-performing female lawyers" in the Kansas City area.
The firm also received Benchmark’s “Highly Recommended” ranking in Missouri and Wisconsin and its “Recommended” ranking in Nebraska.
Hibler, a litigator, has significant experience representing companies and individuals in complex litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Wendy Arends was one of 22 outstanding women attorneys honored at the 16th annual Women in the Law event June 20 sponsored by the Wisconsin Law Journal.
Seth Mailhot, who has over 20 years of experience with all aspects of FDA regulation, brings to Husch Blackwell a practice that is broad in scope.
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Husch Blackwell mourns the passing of long-time partner and Executive Board member Virginia Fry.
Tanya Maerz is profiled in Missouri Lawyers Weekly's Up & Coming 2018 special section.
Husch Blackwell is recognized as a top litigation firm in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with 28 attorneys across six offices listed.
The Husch Blackwell attorneys were fierce and tireless advocates for Virtus. In the face of aggressive actions by our competitors and FDA regulators, they developed and executed a legal plan that protected an important market for us. They have my gratitude and highest recommendation.